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If i^+4j^+3k^,i^+2j^+3k^,3i^+2j^+k^ are position vectors of A,B,C respectively and if D,E are mid points of sides BC and AC, then DE is equal to
MathematicsVector AlgebraAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 2)
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  • A i^+j^+k^
  • B i^+j^
  • C j^
  • D j^+k^
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The correct answer is: j^

Given, i^+4j^+3k^,i^+2j^+3k^,3i^+2j^+k^ are position vectors of A,B,C respectively.

D is mid point of BC, then position vector of D is 1+3i^+2+2j^+3+1k^2=2i^+2j^+2k^

Similarly, position vector of E is 1+3i^+4+2j^+3+1k^2=2i^+3j^+2k^

Then, DE=2i^+3j^+2k^-2i^+2j^+2k^=j^.

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